Amersfoort mayor celebrates diamond wedding anniversary of local couple
Mayor Lucas Bolsius visited the Lam-Harder couple in Amersfoort to congratulate them on their 60th wedding anniversary. The pair, who met in 1962, have lived in the city for decades, raising a family and contributing to their community through work and hobbies.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Couple | Mr. and Mrs. Lam-Harder |
| Anniversary | 60th (Diamond) wedding anniversary |
| Date | April 1, 2026 |
| Meeting Place | Amersfoort |
| Wedding Location | Eibergen (Gelderland) |
| Current Residence | Amersfoort (Utrecht) |
| Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
| Grandchildren | 5 |
| Mayor | Lucas Bolsius |
| Hobbies | Cycling, fitness, choir, puzzles, Lego |
The mayor of Amersfoort regularly engages with residents to celebrate significant milestones, such as anniversaries, reinforcing community bonds. This visit highlights the municipality’s role in acknowledging and honoring long-standing contributions of local citizens.
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Mayor Lucas Bolsius visits couple Lam-Harder on their 60th wedding anniversary
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Lam-Harder couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Mayor Lucas Bolsius paid them a congratulatory visit.
Mrs. Lam originally comes from Eibergen and met Mr. Lam during a family visit in Amersfoort. Mrs. Lam’s cousin was friends with Mr. Lam. After four years of commuting between the two cities, they married on April 1, 1966, in Eibergen. They then moved to Amersfoort, where they still live with great happiness.
Career
Mr. Lam has always worked in the fresh produce sector as a truck driver and buyer-seller, including nearly 25 years with the same employer in Amersfoort. Mrs. Lam worked at a toy store in Amersfoort and as a hostess and interior caretaker at a care home, also in Amersfoort.
Shared activities
Together, they enjoy going out on their bicycles whenever the weather permits. Mrs. Lam also stays active with fitness, having played volleyball for many years. Additionally, she has been a member of the Gedeelde Smart folk song choir in Amersfoort for years. Mr. Lam enjoys puzzles and has also taken up Lego as a fun pastime.
The couple has a son and a daughter, as well as five grandchildren. They are hosting a celebration with family and friends to mark their diamond wedding anniversary.